Akane-banashi (2026)

Synopsis

As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Anna Nagase as Akane Osaki (voice)
• Seiichiro Yamashita as Guriko Arakawa (voice)
• Soshiro Hori as Studio Three Theater Manager (voice)
• Chiaki Kobayashi as Koguma Arakawa (voice)
• Masaki Terasoma as Shiguma Arakawa (voice)
• Akio Otsuka as Issho Arakawa (voice)
• Mariya Ise as Machiko Iwashimizu (voice)
• Ryota Iwasaki as Kimihisa Kashio (voice)
• Akihisa Shiono as Kaisei Arakawa (voice)
• Shizuka Itoh as Masaki Osaki (voice)

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